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Family Reunification — Dependent Child (<18) of Irish National — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €6,250 (≈ EUR 2,500 · FX 2026-06-22) |
| Minimum annual salary | €30,000 |
| Proof of savings | €5,000 |
| Minimum investment | €10,000 |
| Health insurance | Required (valid in-country) |
| Criminal record | Clean record / police clearance |
| Age range | None–17 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €60 |
Documents
- Signed and dated Application Form
- Two colour passport sized photographs (< 6 months old)
- Current passport and full copy of previous passports
- Signed letter of application (with details of sponsor in Ireland)
- Sponsor’s passport or evidence of Irish citizenship
- Birth certificate or adoption order (for child under 18)
- Court order (sole custody, if applicable)
- Letter of consent from parent(s)/legal guardian(s), plus passports or national IDs for those providing consent (if not both guardians traveling)
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-join-family-in-ireland/joining-an-irish-national/join-family-visa/.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €6,250 (≈ EUR 2,500 · FX 2026-06-22).
Do I need health insurance?
Yes — valid health insurance in the country is required.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“Category A sponsors (e.g. Irish citizens) must have earned a gross income over and above any State benefits of not less than €75,000, cumulative, over the three-year period prior to application (e.g. €25,000 per year over three years) ... This also applies for minor children (under 18 and unmarried).”
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-23.